The condition of Osvaldo Martínez Ramos, a 14-year-old Cuban boy who was in critical condition following a severe accident last Sunday in Ciego de Ávila, has shown signs of improvement, though he remains in a fragile state. This update was shared on social media by Guillermo Rodríguez Sánchez, who is in close contact with the teenager's family.
“Rafa is breathing with the help of oxygen, but his lungs are functioning on their own,” Rodríguez Sánchez reported. “He has sustained multiple fractures across his body, which have already been addressed by orthopedic surgeons. All joints and bones have been realigned after several surgeries.”
A Remarkable Medical Achievement
Rodríguez Sánchez described the medical team's work as nothing short of a "remarkable achievement," given that the boy arrived at the hospital in an extremely critical state. The greatest challenge lies in the head injuries due to the trauma sustained. However, neurosurgeons at the Morón Hospital have performed what are being called successful procedures.
The young patient has been extubated and can now eat with assistance. Encouragingly, he managed to squeeze a hand yesterday, which Rodríguez Sánchez noted as an extremely positive sign.
Continued Concerns
Despite these "hopeful advancements," Rodríguez Sánchez emphasized that the teenager from Ciego de Ávila is still "reported in critical but stable condition," with his life remaining at risk. He took the opportunity to thank the outpouring of support from those willing to help and those who have shown interest in the case.
Gratitude was extended to everyone who has donated blood for Rafael, to those who have visited the hospital to bring snacks to his mother, offered words of comfort, and even to the supporters who have reached out to his father in the United States in case financial assistance is needed for any specific medical supplies.
“What the doctors have accomplished with Rafael can only be described as being guided by the hand of God with near-perfect precision,” Rodríguez Sánchez concluded.
Key Information on the Teen's Recovery
What is the current condition of Osvaldo Martínez Ramos?
Although his condition remains critical, Osvaldo Martínez Ramos has shown improvement. He is now breathing with the aid of oxygen but using his own lungs and has been able to start eating with assistance.
What medical interventions have been performed on the teenager?
Orthopedic surgeons have addressed multiple fractures, and neurosurgeons at Morón Hospital have conducted successful surgeries to treat head injuries.
How has the community responded to the accident?
There has been notable community support, including blood donations, visits to the hospital, and offers of financial assistance from those in the United States, should it be necessary.